Loretta Gould
Loretta Gould is a Mi'kmaw quilter and painter who loves bright, beautiful colours. A self-taught artist, she grew up in Waycobah First Nation where she later raised five children of her own. She began making a living through her art quilts but, when her sewing machine broke in 2013, she decided to try her hand at painting. She's been painting ever since. Loretta's dream is to share her art with the world. For her, art is a way to get her spiritual feelings on canvas.
Kids Books (1)
Counting in Mi'kmaw / Mawkiljemk Mi'kmawiktuk (BB)
$14.95
Artists:
Format:
Board Book
Text Content Territories:
Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Mi'kmaq;
Grade Levels: Preschool;
ISBN / Barcode: 9781771086622
Synopsis:
Synopsis:
Bilingual first counting book featuring vivid paintings from celebrated Mi'kmaw artist.
One is Ne'wt, for one bear. Two is Ta'pu, for two women at the sacred fire. Counting from one to ten in English and Mi'kmaw, baby is introduced to both the ancestral language of Mi'kmaki and to Mi'kmaw culture and legend, through beautifully rendered illustrations of important animals, like turtle, bear, and beaver, to concepts integral to the Mi'kmaw world view, like the Four (Ne'w) Directions, and the Seven (L'luiknek) Mi'kmaw teachings. Features bright and detailed illustrations from celebrated Waycobah-based Mi'kmaw illustrator, Loretta Gould.
Educator Information
Recommended ages: 3 and under
Recommended in the "Canadian Indigenous Books for Schools 2019-2020" resource list as being useful for kindergarten students in the areas of English Language Arts, Math, and Social Studies.
There is no pronunciation guide or background information about the Mi'kmaq in this book.
Additional Information
12 pages | 7.00" x 7.00" | Boardbook
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